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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,970 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $55,855 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,371 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $51,951 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | S550 | S63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $26,920 | $35,875 | $92,900 | $139,500 |
| Base Invoice | $25,035 | $33,364 | $86,397 | $129,735 |
| Premium Package | 1,500 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,800 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,150 | 1,150 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,396 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,675 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 1,813 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,303 | 1,303 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 441 | 441 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,069 | 1,069 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,225 | 6,925 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 9,511 | 6,440 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $37,970 | $43,625 | $93,825 | $140,425 |
| Total Invoice | $35,371 | $40,629 | $87,322 | $130,660 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,150 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,849 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | S550 | S63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $37,970 | $43,625 | $93,825 | $140,425 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,850 | -8,705 | -13,530 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,970 | $40,775 | $85,120 | $126,895 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,805 | $0 | $41,775 |
| Total Invoice | $35,371 | $40,629 | $87,322 | $130,660 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,654 | -8,102 | -12,589 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,371 | $37,975 | $79,220 | $118,071 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,604 | $0 | $38,851 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | S550 | S63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,600 | $5,450 | $11,305 | $16,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,850 | $8,705 | $13,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,654 | -8,102 | -12,589 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 4,730 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 43.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 805 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 24% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 29% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
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